Blerd Alliance University

Captain America is black, my lambo is blue..yall know what time it is! Sam Wilson's first feature length film as Cap & we gotta get into it! We're living black history and don't you ever forget it. We're also getting into Malcolm Washington's directorial debut and much more. Class is in session.

January..the legendary dry month of every year. Movies ain't hittin, music ain't hittin, but who knows, maybe we watched something good that just released? Maybe some interesting casting news got us riled up. But to find out you have to press play, so I'm not sure where you're still reading this in silence. Get to class!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j_rockissolid?_t=8pluE3BGos2&_r=1Twitter: https://x.com/blerdalliance?s=21YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jrockissolid?si=0bV1z-lcEenp_o9I

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We're Back

Class is in session and with all the black tv show cancellations we have A LOT to talk about. Why can't black tv shows seem to survive anymore? Why does it feel like we're begging for more than 2 seasons of our favorite shows? We get into that, award season, superhero performances, reviews..I mean yall know the vibes! And you're still reading without having pressed play. Press play & DO BETTER!

CLASS IS IN SESSION. 2024 is the year of the Blerd and who better to welcome the new year with than your favorite Blerdy professors?? We're doing a run down on the movies and tv shows we're excited about (and a few we aren't) that are premiering this year. Movies, tv, culture..you're still reading instead of pressing play and joining in again? Be for real.

CLASS IS IN SESSION! The best award show is back for the third straight year - The 2K23 Blerdys! You have to bring in the New Year right, and the best way to do it is with us. We're recapping and awarding the best of the best and the worst of the worst this year had to offer while also throwing in our own categories, because it'd be boring if we didn't. Yall know the vibes and to everyone who has been rocking with us…thank you and have a happy new year! You still reading and haven't pressed play huh?Video Episodes Coming SOON! Subscribe - https://youtube.com/@blerdallianceuniversitypod3086?si=0yD76Z5k2iuDeB2r

CLASS IS IN SESSION! Good gifts come to those who wait (or whatever they be sayin) - Another episode with your favorite Blerdy professors. I know, I know. We shouldn't have..but that's okay, we knew you'd enjoy this. We're covering topics from the wage gap in Hollywood, satire in black film (and when it isn't enough or goes too far), and even hold a funeral for the DCEU. Yall know by now that we'll get into so much more but..hold on..we literally do this every week. You read this & still haven't pressed play by the end. Be for real..happy holidays!Oh….another gift. A link to our YouTube page, go head hit subscribe!https://youtube.com/@blerdallianceuniversitypod3086?si=O2F8_szguEG9rx2o

Don't lie…y'all missed us huh? I ain't even about to put a big description because I know y'all just want to listen right? LA Comic Con recap (ya boy was on the social media team

Your favorite professors have to make it clear that we're standing in 100% solidarity with the writers, and actors, that are on strike as we have spoken about before, but what does that mean for the podcast going forward? No more reviews of new projects dropping or eve speaking about entertainment news in general, BUT deeper conversations about identity, what makes us feel seen in media, media consumption, and a whole lot more as y'all know we been switching things up for a minute here. We're just deeper in our Blerdy bag and the vibes will never be less than immaculate. Um..you're still standing there and class has started. Take a seat, press play, and no talking during class please. Class is in session!

Class is in session yall! Sorry we missed Juneteenth, but we back at it and keepin that same energy all year long! We have a few reviews to cover as it's turning out to be one of the Blackest summers at the box office as we talk about Across The Spiderverse, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and The Blackening. From there, we said forget the entertainment news and we wanted to show our love for black cinema. Black cinema deserves to be celebrated just as our stories deserve to be told no matter what. See, you're still reading and haven't pressed play, do you want detention?? You wanna be somebody? You wanna go somewhere? Wake up and press play, class is in session.

CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION! Your favorite Blerdy professors missed you so much and we're back to learn yall something about why why this summer is one that belongs to the blerds. We're getting into the live action Little Mermaid talk and will dive deep into a whole new world of films being released WEEKLY that have diverse casts and will contribute to this summer going absolutely crazy. We've been gone for a while, so why are you still reading this without pressing play??

Class is in session! We got a slightly lighter class for y'all this week, but you know we're heavy hitters over here just like Adonis. Speaking of Creed, we got y'all with that review, while also giving you all the latest news in the entertainment industry, talking about what we're looking forward to the most, and going in depth about the movies we love in Michael B. Jordan's filmography. Go ahead and sit down and get ya pencil and paper ready. Hit that play button.

Class is back in session! Sorry for the wait, but your favorite Blerdy professors are back to take you through all the latest in nerdy & entertainment news, reviews (of course we got y'all on Antman), and what we're looking forward to in the next couple of weeks. We know you been waiting so why haven't you pressed play yet? Leave a review!

What if black nerds had their own award show? That really hasn't been a “What If” scenario since 2021 because class is in session and it's the second annual 2022 Blerdy Awards! In addition to last year's categories such as The Best Marvel/DC Movie Award, Best Actor/Actress, Best Fight, etc. we have added even more categories like The Realest “Person” In Film Award, The Fakest “Person” In Film Award & even The Blackest Moment In Film Award. We're still giving out class awards to the worst things the blerds have seen this year as well. Let's end the year with a bang and here's to continuing to be black and nerdy in 2023!

You already know there ain't no winter break at this University! We're keeping y'all updated with news covering Marvel, DC, Anime, Gaming, and anything your Blerdy heart desires as we head into the holidays. We've officially crossed a year since Blerd Alliance University was established so we also wanted to speak about what being a blerd means to us. Of course we have reviews of all the newest & biggest movies, tv shows, and we also rank our favorite Christmas movies. The heater is going in the classroom, we have your favorite snacks…and you're still reading this without pressing play? Class is in session!

Blerds! Welcome back to class, but first things first: THANK YALL FOR 50K DOWNLOADS! Appreciate each and everyone of the students that listen & download. Now…we get into the curriculum for today. We're getting into Wakanda Forever, the Atlanta Series Finale, & news from all of the entertainment industry as always. Learning y'all somethin, bringing the funnies, and um…why are you still reading? Go ahead and join ya favorite Blerdy professors and press play already!

This 3rd semester is going crazy! Your favorite Blerdy professors are back and covering so much news from the entertainment industry as a whole with some new trailers that have dropped, Marvel, DC, Warner Bros, and reviewing all of the great (and not so great) content that has been dropping from Black Adam to Rings of Power. Need a new anime to watch? We got you. A black rom com? Definitely got a new recommendation. Again..why are you still reading this and haven't pressed play? Sit down and vibe out, class is in session.

Y'all Thought It Was Over? 3rd Semester Starts Now & We're Back To Learn Yall Somethin! A Lot Has Gone On Since The End Of 2nd Semester & We're Getting Into News Spanning D23, Warner Bros & Discovery, & So Much More. Reviews Of All Your Favorite New Shows From She-Hulk, Andor, Abbot Elementary, & Atlanta Are On The Syllabus As Well. We Also Get Into A Much Needed Lesson & Conversation On The State Of Fandom, Diversity Within These Fandoms, & Where We Go From Here. Y'all Thought We Had A Lot To Teach Before? Well Have A Seat, Take Out Ya Pen & Paper, and Vibe Out In The Best Class You'll Ever Take. Why Are You Still Readin This? Hit Play & Join Us For Your 3rd Semester!

Class is in session! I know y'all want all your comic con news in one spot, and we got it right here. Marvel, DC, Disney, Amazon Video…you already know the black & nerdy professors got y'all covered. We're also reviewing Jordan Peele's new movie Nope, sooo why are you still reading this and haven't pressed play? Get ya notepads ready and welcome to Blerd Alliance University!

Class is back in session! Your two favorite Blerdy professors are back to keep you updated on all things Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney, and everything in between. You need reviews for Thor: Love & Thunder, The Boys, Ms. Marvel, and Obi-Wan? We got that too! And we get into some real Blerdy talk regarding these companies needing to protect the black people they cast & employ. We only know how to keep it real, fun, and Blerdy so idk why you're still reading this without having hit play. Go on, you got notes to take! Welcome back to BAU.

Class is in session and welcome to the class you actually want to attend during summer! Your two favorite Blerdy professors are back and got you covered with all the news in entertainment, reviews from all over the spectrum, and keeping the vibes Black and nerdy as always. Ms. Marvel talk? Yessir. Obi-Wan talk? No Doubt. Top Gun on top of the box office? We're just as surprised as yall, because we didn't see it either. Y'all know the what y'all here for, so why are you still reading this and not listening?! Hit play and get ya pen & paper out!

Class is in session and Obi-Wan drops Friday! Your favorite professors are geeked talking about everything you love from Star Wars, Marvel, Shrek (of all things), and so much more including the backlash the casting of Annabeth in the Percy Jackson series received, because some of them “fans” are wildin (once again). If you love your nerdy with a side of melanin and intelligence with a side of ratchet, this class is for you. What you waiting for? Sit down and start taking notes!

Class is in session and we have a lot to learn yall! Multiverse of Madness dropped (everything spoiler free) and you know we have to talk about it! Is Fast & Furious really worse than Gods of Egypt? And yes, this is a serious question we have to answer unfortunately. Of course we talk about everything from DC to Percy Jackson (YES FOR DIVERSE CASTING) to the Northman & Vikings. Black people are multifaceted and layered…you think this class full of black nerds is any different? Tap in and vibe with us!

Class is in session! Why would you want to take a break when your school is this dope? We got y'all covered from Marvel, DC, The Wizarding World, Kingdom Hearts(!!!), and Sonic talk. It's also the NBA playoffs so we have to show love to all the great basketball movies as well. And method acting? Necessary, or are people going too far? Listen up, we'll teach y'all somethings!

Class Is In Session! 1st. THANK YOU FOR OVER 10K DOWNLOADS. Season 2 is still going crazy with news from the worlds of Marvel, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, Spy Kids(!!!!), and a slew of other fandoms we know and love. Of course we have to let y'all know how we felt about that first episode of Moon Knight, the first complete season of Bel Air on Peacock, and show love to female led action films in this week's GOAT talk. As always, you don't want to miss class and we thank everyone for perfect attendance. Stop reading this and hit play already, class already started!

The greatest class you've ever been to is back in session! A lot has gone down over the past week, good and bad (Oscars, Atlanta came back, Marvel/DC making moves), but one thing that these black nerds will always do is keep it positive. We're giving credit where credits is due and keeping you up to date on all of the great things happening in movies, television, gaming, and also showing love to all our black entertainers doing their thing in multiple fields in this week's GOAT talk. Of course we have to keep it real and still learn yall a thing or two, but as long as you pay attention, ain't no failing this class.

Welcome back to class! We're getting into that REAL Blerdy talk with news from all over the entertainment industry including Marvel, Pixar, and the Wizarding World. Today's class discussion will also get into Disney's response to the “Don't Say Gay” Bill, Jane Campion undermining the Williams' sisters accomplishments at the Critic's Choice Awards, and protecting your mental health by being aware of the media you're taking in, especially as a black person. Like I said, we getting real, but with your favorite Blerdy professor's humor and insight. So what you waitin for? Grab your pencil and start taking notes, because class is in session.

Class Is In Session! Obi-Wan series, New Pixar Movie, God of War TV show, and celebrating black actresses in one class sitting? Take out your pens and paper cause y'all gonna need to take some extensive notes. Your two favorite blerd professors are deep in their book bag with this one!

WE BACK! Life threw some major tests at your favorite black and nerdy professors, but we did what we always do..ACED IT. We knew we had to get back ASAP and here we are giving y'all the blackest and nerdiest podcast you'll ever hear. We got you covered from Marvel, DC, Television, Anime, and beyond with updates on Multiverse of Madness, The Batman Reviews, and Discussion about the black tv Renaissance we're in right now. So welcome back, and class is in session!

It's 2022 and nothing has changed! Your two favorite professors are here to help you navigate every nerdy thing that has been happening in our world over the past week the only way we know how: As Unapologetically Black As Possible! We're covering everything from Morbius, Euphoria, Cobra Kai, Pixar, Boba Fett, and even showing love to The Get Down. If school was this dope, you'd never want to leave so pull up a seat and get out your pencils because class is in session.

Class is in session and it's the first annual 2021 Blerdy Awards! We're giving out class awards for everything from the best marvel movie, best fight, and best cinematography to the worst things the blerds have seen this year. Let's end the year with a bang and here's to continuing to be black and nerdy in 2022✊

Class is in session and it's Christmas time so go ahead and pour that egg nog, light up your Christmas tree, and kick it with your two favorite blerd professors! We're talking about our favorite black Christmas movies, our No Way Home reviews, and the state of Hollywood & Culture. We're getting into a whole lot more so stay safe, happy holidays, and come vibe with your Blerd fam at the Blerd Alliance University.

Class is back in session! We missed y'all and have a lot to cover from fighting for our lives getting SpiderMan: No Way Home tickets, the 2021 Video Game Awards announcements, Harry Potter, Avatar The Last Airbender live action show, and so much more. Sit back, relax, laugh, and vibe with your two favorite nerdy professors. If school was like this, you'd never want to go home

Class is in session! Welcome back To Blerd Alliance University w/JRock and Mcfly! There's a bunch of nerdy news from across all fandoms including Marvel, Star Wars, Power Rangers, and we're talking about it all! We also talk about the first episodes of Hawkeye, our favorite movie trilogies, and so much more. So go ahead, press play, and join us for class. It's always a good time to be black and nerdy✊

Go ahead and grab you a plate, settle in, and spend your Thanksgiving with your favorite Blerds Jrock and Mcfly! In this episode we introduce our class syllabus and speak on all the great and nerdy things that have happened in the fandom world, what fictional character's family we would want to spend Thanksgiving with, review some new shows/movies, blerd out, and so much more. Don't worry, we can all take a good Thanksgiving nap after you listen. Happy Thanksgiving yall!

Class is in session! JRock & McFly go over everything that was announced during Disney Plus Day including all things Marvel, Star Wars, Nat Geo, and Disney originals. Also, what is the saddest fictional character death? And what kids movies have made you cry? Come Talk Blerdy With Us! Follow on tik tok @j_rockissolid and @mcfly_smith